Milton Ezrati
Author
Milton Ezrati is a contributing editor at The National Interest, an affiliate of the Center for the Study of Human Capital at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), and chief economist for Vested, a New York-based communications firm. Before joining Vested, he served as chief market strategist and economist for Lord, Abbett & Co. He also writes frequently for City Journal and blogs regularly for Forbes. His latest book is "Thirty Tomorrows: The Next Three Decades of Globalization, Demographics, and How We Will Live."
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Beijing, It Seems, Hopes That Used Car Salespeople Can Save China’s Economy
To boost consumer spending and revive China’s struggling economy, Beijing is targeting the used car market—a step, to be sure, but far less than what is needed.
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Russia’s New Siberian Pipeline to China Remains in Doubt
Although Russia’s Gazprom has announced a natural gas pipeline agreement with China, Beijing has not confirmed the deal and may never do so.
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China Trade Faces Another Threat
Now Mexico has joined the United States and others and turned against China trade.
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China’s Constraining Debt Load
China’s economic troubles highlight the substantial debt accumulated by its authorities, making it more challenging for Beijing to revive the economy.
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US Federal Reserve Analysis Reveals the Depths of China’s Economic Problems
A study by the Fed that sought to verify Chinese official statistics reveals insights into China’s future challenges.
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Europe’s Leaders Have Come Under Domestic Pressure to Follow the American Lead on China Trade
European leaders have been less aggressive than Washington on China trade, but EU businesses now pressure them to follow the American lead.
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China’s Yuan Dilemma
Much as Beijing would like, it cannot use the yuan to help its economy, protect its trade from U.S. tariffs, and serve the CCP’s global ambitions.
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Beijing Considers Radical Action to Reach Consumers
Because past efforts to accelerate consumer spending have failed, Beijing has begun to consider more radical changes, including an alteration in the tax code.
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China Readies Itself for the Next Round in the Trade Wars
China could leverage its dominance in rare earth elements and its strength in pharmaceuticals.
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Can China’s Xi Keep His Promises of Support to Businesses?
Xi Jinping has promised support for private businesses and fair treatment, but many nonetheless remain skeptical and cautious.
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Beijing, It Seems, Hopes That Used Car Salespeople Can Save China’s Economy
To boost consumer spending and revive China’s struggling economy, Beijing is targeting the used car market—a step, to be sure, but far less than what is needed.
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Russia’s New Siberian Pipeline to China Remains in Doubt
Although Russia’s Gazprom has announced a natural gas pipeline agreement with China, Beijing has not confirmed the deal and may never do so.
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China Trade Faces Another Threat
Now Mexico has joined the United States and others and turned against China trade.
|
China’s Constraining Debt Load
China’s economic troubles highlight the substantial debt accumulated by its authorities, making it more challenging for Beijing to revive the economy.
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US Federal Reserve Analysis Reveals the Depths of China’s Economic Problems
A study by the Fed that sought to verify Chinese official statistics reveals insights into China’s future challenges.
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Europe’s Leaders Have Come Under Domestic Pressure to Follow the American Lead on China Trade
European leaders have been less aggressive than Washington on China trade, but EU businesses now pressure them to follow the American lead.
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China’s Yuan Dilemma
Much as Beijing would like, it cannot use the yuan to help its economy, protect its trade from U.S. tariffs, and serve the CCP’s global ambitions.
|
Beijing Considers Radical Action to Reach Consumers
Because past efforts to accelerate consumer spending have failed, Beijing has begun to consider more radical changes, including an alteration in the tax code.
|
China Readies Itself for the Next Round in the Trade Wars
China could leverage its dominance in rare earth elements and its strength in pharmaceuticals.
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Can China’s Xi Keep His Promises of Support to Businesses?
Xi Jinping has promised support for private businesses and fair treatment, but many nonetheless remain skeptical and cautious.
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